If you work with KUKA robots in KUKA.Sim (Add On) or KUKA OLP, this Python add on adds some functions that can make your life easier:
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Import of $config.dat file properties (Base/Basename, Tool/Toolname, LoadData)
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Save and load signal connections of a robot (e.g. if you have to manually exchange a robot)
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Mirror position statements (for mirrored parts etc.)
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Adapt position statements with a relative offset or absolute values for selectable parameters of the statements (Coordinates, external axis values, …)
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Adapt Tool or Base of selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements
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Add an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running
To install the add on download the zip file below, then unzip and copy the folder “DS_SIM” to the MyCommands folder of your simulation software. The MyCommands folder should be located in your personal documents folder.
Example:
C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive - KUKA AG\Documents\KUKA\KUKA.Sim 4.3\My Commands
(be aware that the path might be slightly different on your system, due to language settings!)
DS_Sim_V1.3.zip (1.6 MB)
You can find more detailed information regarding add ons and how to install them in the Visual Components Academy here
EDITS
EDIT 2023-10-27:
- New version V1.1
- Changed folder structure of add on
- Fixed some issues in Save/Load Signal Connections
- Added features
- Helpers/AdaptStatements
→ select multiple statements and adapt various parmeters of those statements, e.g. ablolute value for an external axis or a relative offset for a coordinate
- Helpers/AdaptStatements
NOTE:
- There still seem to be other issues in Save/Load Signal Connection
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EDIT 2023-11-03:
- New version V1.2
- Fixed bug in Save/Load Signal Connections
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EDIT 2024-06-17:
- New version V1.3
- PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Import / Import Tools/Bases
→ enhanced support for various syntax in config.dat regarding HOME positions - Added functions
- PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Helpers / Change Tool/Base
→ Adapt Tool or Base of all selected statements without changing robot pose in those statements - MODELING / DS-SIM Public Tools / Wizards / Show/Hide component via Signal
→ Adds an input to a component. Connect a Boolean signal to this input to show or hide the component while the simulation is running
- PROGRAM / DS-SIM Public Tools / Helpers / Change Tool/Base